Registered Nurse- PCU

Southern Ohio Medical Center•Portsmouth, OH

45d

About The Position

Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager. The RN's primary job function is to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise individual patient care on a nursing unit according to unit policies and procedures. Supports each strategic value by providing excellent care to those we serve. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
Licensed to practice as an RN in Ohio required
BLS within 90 days of hire required
ACLS within 1 year of hire required

Responsibilities

Completes nursing assessment of patients and documents appropriately on patient record.
Develops, evaluates and updates the plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient.
Communicates and collaborates with physicians and other health team members in developing a plan of care.
Initiates, manages, and participates in discharge planning process.
Implements, delegates, and coordinates patient care.
Facilitates patient/family teaching as appropriate.
Participates in hourly rounding and bedside shift report.
Answers call lights and responds to patient needs.
Performs total patient care.
Pre-cleans, decontaminates and transports contaminated instruments according to policy.
Performs intermediate-level disinfection and/ or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU) by the manufacture. This includes ensuring the scopes or probes used within the department are cleaned, disinfected, maintained and stored per the IFU's
Performs other duties as assigned.